When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Manchester United target last-four spot
The Carabao Cup continues this week with Manchester United aiming to reach the semi-finals of the competition under recently-appointed Ruben Amorim.
Thursday night's trip to Tottenham Hotspur will be Amorim's first taste of the EFL competition - and United's third manager in the dugout this season for the tournament. Erik ten Hag led the Reds for their thumping victory over League One outfit Barnsley and Ruud van Nistelrooy was in interim charge as they cruised past Leicester City in the last-16.
Spurs is arguably their toughest challenge to date and Ange Postecoglou's side head into the game on a high after thrashing Southampton 5-0 on Sunday afternoon. But Amorim's men should be full of confidence too, after beating local rivals Manchester City in dramatic circumstances this weekend.
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Ahead of the big game, The Manchester Evening News has taken a look at the draw details you need to know;
When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
The semi-final draw will take place after United's meeting with Tottenham Hotspur in north London. It's currently scheduled to start around 10.30pm on Thursday, December 19, but that time is subject to change.
Who could United play in the Carabao Cup?
Should they beat Spurs, United could face one of the following teams in a two-legged semi-final next year.
Arsenal or Crystal Palace
Newcastle United or Brentford
Southampton or Liverpool
When will the semi-final ties be played?
According to the EFL's website, the first leg of the semi-final will take place on the week commencing January 6, before the return leg is then played on the week commencing February 3.
When is the Carabao Cup final this season?
Should United make it that far, the Carabao Cup final will take place at Wembley on Sunday, March 16.
